Matthew 20 Updates
Matthew 20:1
KJV: 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.
KJVu: 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a man that is the master of his house, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard.
Matthew 20:2
KJV: 2 And when he had agreed with the labourers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
KJVu: 2 When he had agreed with the laborers for a penny a day, he sent them into his vineyard.
Matthew 20:3
KJV: 3 And he went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
KJVu: 3 He went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
Matthew 20:4
KJV: 4 And said unto them ; Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you. And they went their way.
KJVu: 4 and said to them , 'YOU also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right I will give you. ' And so they went.
Matthew 20:6
KJV: 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?
KJVu: 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and said to them, 'Why do YOU stand here idle all day?'
Matthew 20:7
KJV: 7 They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard ; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
KJVu: 7 They said to him, 'Because no man has hired us. ' He said to them, 'YOU also go into the vineyard , and whatever is right, YOU shall receive. '
Matthew 20:8
KJV: 8 So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
KJVu: 8 So when evening came, the lord of the vineyard said to his steward, 'Call the laborers, and give them their wages, beginning with the last to the first. '
Notes: "Hire" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3408 with a Strong’s definition of "wages, hire."
Matthew 20:9
KJV: 9 And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny.
KJVu: 9 When those that were hired about the eleventh hour came, every man received a penny.
Matthew 20:10
KJV: 10 But when the first came, they supposed they should have received more ; and they likewise received every man a penny.
KJVu: 10 So when the first came, they supposed that they should receive more , but every man likewise received a penny.
Matthew 20:11
KJV: 11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the goodman of the house,
KJVu: 11 And when they had received it, they murmured against the master of the house,
Notes: "Goodman" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3617 with a trong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "householder, master of the house. -|- From oikos and despotes; the head of a family — goodman (of the house), householder, master of the house."
Matthew 20:12
KJV: 12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.
KJVu: 12 saying, 'Those hired last have worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who have borne the burden and heat of the day. '
Notes: "Wrought" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G4160 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "to labor, to do work, Matthew 20:12."
Matthew 20:13
KJV: 13 But he answered one of them, and said, Friend, I do thee no wrong : didst not thou agree with me for a penny?
KJVu: 13 But he answered one of them, and said, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong . Did you not agree with me to work for a penny?
Matthew 20:14
KJV: 14 Take that thine is, and go thy way: I will give unto this last, even as unto thee.
KJVu: 14 Take that which is yours, and go your way. I will give to the last ones hired, the same as I gave to you.
Matthew 20:15
KJV: 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?
KJVu: 15 Is it not lawful for me to do what I choose with what I own? Is your eye evil, because I am good?
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"Will" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2309+ with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "desire, be disposed toward, intend -|- Thel'-o or thel'-o or in certain tenses theleo thel-eh'-o, and etheleo eth-el-eh'-o, which are otherwise obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of haireomai; to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas boulomai properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. Choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. Be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in — desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly))."
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"Good" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G18 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "benevolent, kind, generous: Matthew 20:15. - after review changed back to 'good'"
Matthew 20:16
KJV: 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last : for many be called, but few chosen.
KJVu: 16 So the last shall be first, and the first last ; for many are called, but few chosen. "
Matthew 20:17
KJV: 17 And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,
KJVu: 17 As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem he took the twelve disciples aside on the way, and said to them,
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"Apart" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2596 with a Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "according to, against, among -|- A primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined) — about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from… To, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of),… By, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity."
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"In" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1722 with a Strong’s definition of "in, on, at, by, with."
Matthew 20:18
KJV: 18 Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,
KJVu: 18 "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death,
Matthew 20:19
KJV: 19 And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.
KJVu: 19 and shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify ; but on the third day he shall rise again. "
Matthew 20:20
KJV: 20 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.
KJVu: 20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s children came to him with her sons, worshipping him, and asking a certain thing from him.
Notes: "Desiring" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G154 with a Strong’s definition of "to ask, request."
Matthew 20:21
KJV: 21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.
KJVu: 21 And he said to her, "What do you want?" She said to him, "Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on your right hand, and the other on the left, in your kingdom. "
Notes: "Wilt Thou" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G2309 with a HELPS Word-studies definition of "thélō (a primitive verb, NAS dictionary) – to desire (wish, will), wanting what is best (optimal) because someone is ready and willing to act.."
Matthew 20:22
KJV: 22 But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.
KJVu: 22 But Jesus answered and said, "YOU do not know what YOU ask. Are YOU able to drink of the cup that I shall drink, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? " They said to him, "We are able. "
Matthew 20:23
KJV: 23 And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with : but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.
KJVu: 23 He said to them, "Indeed YOU shall drink my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with ; but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to those for whom it is prepared by my Father. "
Matthew 20:24
KJV: 24 And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
KJVu: 24 When the other ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.
Matthew 20:25
KJV: 25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
KJVu: 25 But Jesus called them to him, and said, "YOU know that the rulers of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority over them.
Notes: "Princes" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G758 with a Strong’s definition of "ruler, chief."
Matthew 20:26
KJV: 26 But it shall not be so among you : but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
KJVu: 26 But it shall not be so among you ; but whoever will be great among you, let him be your servant;
Notes: "Minister" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1249 with a Strong’s definition of "a servant, minister."
Matthew 20:27
KJV: 27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
KJVu: 27 And whoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant;
Matthew 20:28
KJV: 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
KJVu: 28 Even as the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. "
Notes: "Ministered" and "Minister" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G1247 with a Strong’s definition of "to serve, minister."
Matthew 20:29
KJV: 29 And as they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.
KJVu: 29 As they departed from Jericho, a great multitude followed him.
Matthew 20:30
KJV: 30 And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
KJVu: 30 Behold, two blind men sitting by the road side, cried out when they heard that Jesus passed by, saying, "Have mercy on us, O Lord, you Son of David. "
Notes: "Way" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3598 with a Strong’s definition of "a way, road."
Matthew 20:31
KJV: 31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace : but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.
KJVu: 31 The multitude rebuked them, that they should hold their peace ; but they cried out even more, saying, "Have mercy on us, O Lord, you Son of David. "
Matthew 20:32
KJV: 32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?
KJVu: 32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, "What do YOU want me to do for you? "
Matthew 20:33
KJV: 33 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.
KJVu: 33 They said to him, "Lord, that our eyes may be opened. "
Matthew 20:34
KJV: 34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes : and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.
KJVu: 34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes , and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.